Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Burundi rejects UN plan to send 288 police to monitor situation on the ground

INTRO: The Burundian government has rejected a United Nations plan to
send almost 300 police to the country.

Burundi has said the decision to keep UN personnel out, is an issue of
sovereignty.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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SAATCHI AND SAATCHI BOSS RESIGNS OVER 'SEXIST COMMENTS'

An advertising boss at Saatchi and Saatchi will leave the company after starting a row over gender diversity.

Executive Director Kevin Roberts has resigned after saying the lack of women in senior roles in the industry was not a 'problem'.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Zika vaccine trial to start in US as disease spreads

With growing concern about the spread of the Zika virus in the United States, American medical authorities have announced the launch of a clinical trial of a vaccine against the disease.

As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, public health authorities have taken the unprecedented step of issuing a travel warning in part of the Florida city of Miami.

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White House insists Iran $400 million cash payment was not "ransom" for hostages

The White House is pushing back against Republican claims that a $400 million cash payment to Iran amounted to "ransom" in exchange for the freedom of American prisoners jailed by Tehran.


President Obama's spokesman says the money was a refund of cash paid by Iran to the US in 1979 in exchange for military equipment that was never subsequently supplied.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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White House spokesman Josh Earnest.


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UN warns thousands of Yazidis missing or captive

The United Nations has warned thousands of Yazidis are still missing or held captive two years after a purge by the so-called Islamic State.

The news comes as fighting intensifies in the Syrian city of Aleppo.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Nicaragua: President Ortega chooses wife as running mate

Nicaraguan President, Daniel Ortega has chosen his wife, Rosario Murillo as his future Vice President for his re-election in November 6. 
The move has sparked criticism from many who now accuse him of nepotism. 


Andrea Arenas reports. 

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IS Names New Boko Haram Leader

IS Names New Boko Haram Leader


The Islamic State -IS has announced a new leader for the West African terror group Boko Haram.

Boko Haram is responsible for over ten thousand deaths and 2- million internally displaced persons in Nigeria's northeast.


Sophia Adengo reports:

 

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BoE expected to cut interest rates


The Bank of England is  expected to cut interest rates on Thursday for the first time in 7 years. Data showed that the UK economy experienced a downturn following a vote by the British public to leave the European Union.

Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, could also announce further measures to boost the British economy.

Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports.


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DC transit cop arrested on ISIS related charges

The US FBI has arrested a DC area transit officer for allegedly trying to provide material support to ISIS.

This is the first time a US law enforcement officer has been accused of aiding the group.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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South Africa's ANC Faces Challenge in Local Council Polls

South Africans are voting in local council elections but predictions are that the ruling African National Congress- the ANC - could lose support in major towns.

ANC leader Jacob Zuma has faced many scandals causing divisions within the party and lack of trust.

Our Africa correspondent Isabel Nakirya reports:

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US Urges North Korea to Avoid Further Actions Following Provocative Missile Launch

The US is urging North Korea to avoid further provocative military actions.

It follows the firing of a ballistic missile which landed very close to Japan.

From Washington,  Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US ‘Sent Cash To Iran’ As Prisoners Freed

The US sent 400 million dollars in cash to Iran at the same time as four Americans being held in Tehran were released in January - that's according to the Wall Street Journal newspaper.

Quoting officials briefed on the operation, the paper says the money was part of an earlier settlement over the non-delivery of American arms purchased by Iran's last Shah.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Donald Trump says Barack Obama is worst president ever.

Donald Trump is continuing his attacks and refusing to apologize, as more Republican leaders turn their backs on him.

Earlier, U.S. President Barack Obama said the Republican nominee is unfit for the Oval Office.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Donald Trump told Bill O'Reilly on the Fox News Channel that Hillary Clinton could be an even worse president than Barack Obama.

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Bill O'Reilly of the Fox News Channel chided Donald Trump for attacking the Khan family, but the Republican nominee refused to apologize.

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Sport underway at Rio ahead of opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the 2016 Olympics in Rio may be scheduled for
Friday but the games will already be underway.

On Wednesday football will unofficially kick off the games with 58
matches to get through.

William Denselow reports from Rio.

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Decisions over Russia's Rio 2016 team to go to the wire

Russia has reportedly set a deadline of Thursday for the selection of its Olympic teams - as athletes continue to wait to hear if they'll be allowed to compete in the Rio Games...

The Court of Arbitration for Sport - which has set up a temporary base for hearings in Rio de Janeiro - threw out an appeal by 17 Russian rowers who are banned on Tuesday.

Our correspondent in Rio Dan Whitehead reports...

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More armed police to patrol London

London's Metropolitan Police have announced plans for more armed police to be put on the streets of the British capital.


It comes in the wake of attacks in Western Europe, though the Met Police commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe says the move is not a result of any intelligence received to say an attack is expected shortly.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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French armed police patrol cross-Channel ferries

French armed police have been deployed on cross Channel ferries - as both France and the U.K. remain on high alert for a possible terror attack.
Marine police patrols are boarding the ferries as they enter French waters - and may soon start searching them at British ports too.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports. 

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EXTRA ARMED POLICE DEPLOYED IN LONDON

Extra armed police are being deployed to the streets of London after recent terror attacks in Europe.

They'll be stationed at busy locations and well-known landmarks to reassure the public and also deter would-be attackers.

London's Metropolitan Police has been increasing the number of armed officers it has available up to nearly 3000.

The UK's terror threat level is at 'severe' which means an attack is thought to be 'highly likely'.

Met Police chief Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe says extra armed police is a sensible response to recent events.

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IOC approves Executive Board's stance on Russia competing in the Olympics

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The 129th Session of the International Olympic Committee got underway in Rio de Janeiro.  IOC President Thomas Bach used his opening speech to defend his organisation's handling of the Russian doping crisis that has rocked the world of sport.  However, the IOC stood by its decision to apply a strict criteria on Russian sportspeople. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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FAA Grants Virgin Galactic License To Fly

Richard Branson's space tourism venture Virgin Galactic made a giant
leap in the race to get tourists to space. It was awarded an operating
license from the Federal Aviation Administration for its SpaceShipTwo
aircraft Monday, giving the company government clearance to fly when
they feel it is safe to do so.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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